About this Banjo

The CC-50: a great entry-level banjo from Gold Tone! For an economy 5 string, the CC-50 is a great value. Our 12 point set up ensures accurate intonation, easy fingering, and good tone.

The Cripple Creek CC-50 is an entry-level banjo designed for easy learning, specifically designed to play effortlessly, sound great and be affordable. The openback CC-50 is ideal for “old time” or folk-style banjo playing. The hard maple neck and maple rim, guitar-style tuners, geared fifth-string tuning peg, single coordinator rod, straight-line tailpiece, rosewood fingerboard and rolled brass tone ring combine to make a lightweight, all-wood instrument that’s ideal for the student or for experienced picker in need of a second banjo. Completely set up at the Gold Tone factory in Florida, The CC-50’s price includes a gig bag for easy transport. Available as left-handed model.

Banjo Specifications

Neck: Maple

Finish: Vintage Brown Satin

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap

Tuners: Sealed Guitar-Style

Inlay: Dot

Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable

Tone Ring: Rolled Brass

Rim: Multi-Ply Maple

Tension Hoop: Flat Bar

Binding: Black ABS

Brackets: 18

Buttons: B-Style

Hardware: Chrome Plated

Pickups: Optional

Tailpiece: 5-String Terminator

Armrest: Fits All GT Engraved

Head: 11″ LC Frosted

Number of Frets: 22

Nut Width: 1-3/16″ Bone

Scale Length: 26-3/16″

Weight: 5.5 lbs.

Tuning: GDGBD

Strings: .010, .024w, .016, .013, .010

Option 1: SMP+ P

Option 2: Fishman Rare Earth Pickup

Hard Case: HD14

Bag: Included

Left-Handed Available: Yes

Video

Bonuses When You Buy From Banjo.com

FREE PROFESSIONAL SETUP

Every banjo is carefully setup before shipping saving you from the "some assembly required" hassle.

*FREE RAILROAD SPIKES

Also know as the 5th string capo, we recommend installing spikes on the 7th & 9th frets. This is a free service we include for all 5-string banjo purchases.

FREE BANJO LESSONS

FREE SUPPORT

Prior to being shipped, we carefully inspect and test every banjo. If you have any issues with your banjo, call us and and we will help.

*We can add these as a free service when you purchase a banjo from us. When you add this banjo to your cart just select that you want the capos. What is this? When you use a standard capo on your banjo fretboard, fretting strings 1 through 4, you’ll need to capo the 5th string separately. The 5th string starts at the 5th fret. If your standard capo is on the 2nd fret, you also need to capo the 5th string two frets higher, at the 7th fret. We recommend installing railroad spike capos on frets 7 and 9 (A and B). We install them on the fretboard just under the 5th string, an idea that was developed and used by Earl Scruggs himself. We use them, and so do most of the professional players we know. When you’re playing, you don’t really notice the spikes because they’re out of the way, but they’re always there when you need them. Simply slide the 5th string under the spike. When you’re done, slide it out.

Barry at Banjo.com helped me make a great choice on purchasing a new banjo. He answered my emails and phone calls promptly . After a few conversations I went with his newly designed Bishline Coal Dust . I ordered it and he kept me updated on its progress . It arrived in perfect condition and its even nicer than he described . I will keep Banjo.com at the top of my list for any future purchases and would highly recommend them to others. Thank You again to Barry and his staff.

Tim C. / Facebook Review

From start to finish Banjo.com took over and won me! Awesome service, quick responses to questions and excellent pricing! Thank you to all the Banjo.com team! Kindest regards, Jeff

Jeff M. / Facebook Review

I ordered a Deering Goodtime and received in goodtime! Pardon the pun! The tuner was querky and the included strap in the package wouldn't attach to the banjo without alteration. I emailed Barry and he took care of everything! Great customer service.

James R. / Google Review

Great guys that work there! I'm just starting out and they were more than happy to help set me up. There was no pressure from them to spend a huge amount of money. I would recommend them to any body from a extremely new player all the way to advanced players

Joey L. / Google Review

My order arrived on time to the RIGHT address even though initially it was being sent too my previous address. Thanks guys for helping me out now my customer will be happy and so will I. Sincerely Rick ' Maverick Guitar Repair '. OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SUPPORT!

Rick B. / Facebook Review

What great people and what great work. Thank you Banjo.com!

Aaron P. / Facebook Review

Weight

10 lbs

Orientation

Left Handed, Right Handed

Railroad Spikes

Free 5th String Railroad Spike Installation, No Thanks

FREE Starter Pack

Free Starter Pack!, No Thanks

1 review for Gold Tone CC-50 Cripple Creek

Encouraging Kids to Play an Instrument –October 30, 2015

[…] we carry instruments that are perfect for kids who are just learning how to play. These include the Gold Tone Cripple Creek Traveler 5-String Banjo, which is small in size and weighs only five pounds. We also carry the affordable and kid-friendly […]